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Alice HAMBLEN

She was married to John HOWLAND .

Benjamin HAMBLEN⁽¹¹⁰⁾ was born on 1 Jan 1730 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. He died on 2 May 1798 in Massachusetts, Lee. [140] Benjamin Hamblen,5 (Bro. of Silas,) b. Barnstable, Mass., Jan. 1, 1730; m. 1st there, Oct. 9, 1760, Jerusha Hamblen; m. 2d. Lee, Mass., by Rev. Alvan Hyde, Feb. 19, 1795, Thankful Barlow, both of Lee; She was perhaps widow of Lemuel Barlow, to whom she was married Dec. 23, 1785; and if so, her maiden name was Bassett. She survived him, and m. Benjamin Davis, June 5, 1809. He d. Lee, May 2, 1798. He served in Capt. Elijah Bang's Co., of Barnstable Co.; list dated Sept. 4, 1786; res. Falmouth.

Parents: James HAMLIN and Mary CROCKER.

He was married to Jerusha HAMBLEN on 9 Oct 1760.⁽¹¹¹⁾ By Rev. Alvan Hyde

He was married to Thankful BASSETT BARLOW on 19 Feb 1795.

Benjamin HAMBLEN⁽¹¹²⁾ was born on 7 May 1742 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. b. Barnstable, Mass., May 7, 1742; m. there, Nov. 27, 1760, Drusilla Dexter. He res. Barnstable, and was called Benjamin 3d. another record states that he was unm.; and that he went to England; if true, he returned and was m. as above stated. He was mentioned in his father's will, 1754; and in his mother's will, 1762. The Mass. records show that one Benjamin Hamlin was private in Capt. Joseph Griffeth's Co., in Col. John Jacob's Mass. militia Regt.; enlisted Jan. 10, 1779; also, private in Capt. Samuel Fisher's Co., in Col. Nathaniel Freeman's Barnstable Co. Regt.; and served on alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth, Mass., eight days in Sept. 1779. Perhaps he removed with his children to Rochester, Mass. Parents: Reuben HAMBLIN and Hope HAMBLEN.

He was married to Drusilla DEXTER on 27 Nov 1760 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Children were: Reuben HAMBLEN, Constant HAMBLEN, Elkanah HAMBLEN, Hope HAMBLEN.

Benjamin HAMBLEN

He was married to Hope HUCKINS.

Benjamin HAMBLEN⁽¹¹³⁾ was born about 1749 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. Private in Capt. George Webb's Co., in Col. William Shepard's 3d Mass. Regt.; enlisted May 15, 1777; served at Providence, R.I.; res. Wellfleet; dis. Dec. 31, 1779; also private in Capt. David Holbrook's Co., in Col. William Shepard's 4th Mass Regt.; enlisted Jan. 1, 1780; res. Harwich, Mass.; transferred to Corps of Invalids, Mar. 1, 1780; but dis. same date. Josiah Whitman wrote to David Hamblen, 1845, that this Benjamin formerly lived at Wellfleet, but was of the opinion that he died during the revolution; that the widow Fishborn or widow Lombard of So. Wellfleet would probably have his papers. David Hamblen also stated that he went to Halifax, N.S. He was not named in his father's will, 1791. No family of his nor any further account of him has been discovered. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

Benjamin HAMBLEN

He was married to Abigail HAMBLIN.

Betsey HAMBLEN was born in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathan HAMBLEN and Sarah DAVIS.

Charles HAMBLEN was born on 10 Aug 1793 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathan HAMBLEN and Sarah DAVIS.

Constant HAMBLEN⁽¹¹⁴⁾ Lost at sea about 1800 Parents: Benjamin HAMBLEN and Drusilla DEXTER.

Content HAMBLEN was born on 12 Dec 1707 in Massachusetts, Sandwich. Parents: Jonathon HAMLIN and Esther HAMBLIN.

She was married to Jacob HAMBLEN.

Content HAMBLEN was born on 6 May 1753 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. She died on 22 Feb 1776 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathan HAMBLEN and Thankful BUMPAS.

Cornelius HAMBLEN⁽¹¹⁵⁾ was born in 1719 in Massachusetts, Billingsgate.⁽¹¹⁶⁾ Other record states he was born in Eastham, Mass. Will of Cornelius Hamblen

In the name of God, Amen. The fourth day of November in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, I, Cornelius Hamblen, of Wellfleet, in the County of Barnstable and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, being infirm in (body,) but well composed in mind, for which I thank God, but calling to mind my mortality; and I make and ordain this my last will and testament; first of all I recommend my soul to God that gave it, and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my executor hereafter mentioned; and as to such worldly estate wherewith God hath blessed me in this life. I give demise and dispose of the same in the manner following:

First. I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter, Martha Holbrook, deceased, twenty shillings equally amongst them, viz.: Eleazer Holbrook, Peggy Holbrook, Jerusha Holbrook, and Isaiah Holbrook, to be paid in money by my Executor hereafter mentioned, at their arriving to the age of twenty one years, or at marriage.

I also give and bequeath to all my children equally, viz.: to Cornelius Hamblen, Rebeckah Smith, Mercy Gross, and Jane Hamblen all my old field by the shore, eastward of James Moris's dwelling house, and my oxen, one cow and a heifer, and all my sheep, in equal shares. I also give and bequeath to my son Cornelius Hamblen, all my clear upland around and adjoining my barn and dwelling house, together with my dwelling house, barn and all my buildings, except such part thereof as is hereafter given to my daughter, Jane Hamblen, and my farming utensils. I also give and bequeath to my three daughters, viz.: Rebeckah Smith, Mercy Gross, and James Hamblen all my meadow and woodland, and my pew in the Meeting House in Wellfleet, equally amongst them, excepting a piece of woodland westward and northward of my house, which I also give and bequeath to my daughter, Jane Hamblen. I also give and bequeath to my daughter, Jane Hamblen, my west room in my dwelling house and half the chamber over it, and half the entry way, and the privilege of bringing & laying wood near to the house in such way and manner as shall be convenient, and also my red cow, and a privilege in my barn to keep a cow, & hay sufficient to winter her, and a convenient way to carry hay to the barn as occasion may require, and also all the clothing and bedding which she has made since the decease of my said wife, I also give and bequeath to my daughters, Rebecca Smith, Mercy Gross and Jane Hamblen, all my other household furniture and wearing apparel; and it is my will and request that my funeral charges, and the charges of settling my said estate, be paid out of such of my personal estate as is given to all my children in equal shares, before any division thereof be made.
And I do also constitute and appoint my son, Cornelius Hamblen, above mentioned, to be Executor to this my last will and testament, and I hereby ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year afore mentioned.
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Cornelius X Hamblen (L.S.)
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Signed, sealed, pronounced & declared by the aforesaid Cornelius Hamblen to be his last will and testament in presence of us.
Samuel Waterman.
Levi Whitman.
Samuel Atwood, Jr.

Inscriptions on their Graves.

In memory of
Mr. Cornelius Hamblin
Who died Nov. 8, 1791,
In the 72d year of his age.

In memory of
Mrs. Jane Hamblin
Wife of
Mr. Cornelius Hamblin
Who died Jan. 3d, 1780,
In the 57 year of her age
Parents: Benjamin HAMLIN and Anne MAYO.

He was married to Jane YOUNG on 23 Jun 1748.⁽¹¹⁷⁾ Married by Esq. Joseph Lewis

He was married to Ruth COLE on 18 Oct 1780. Children were: Benjamin HAMBLEN, Ruth HAMBLEN, Cornelius HAMBLEN, Rebecca HAMBLEN, Eleazer HAMBLEN, Joshua HAMBLEN, Mercy HAMBLEN, Jane HAMBLEN.

Cornelius HAMBLEN⁽¹¹⁸⁾ was born in 1752 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. He died on 30 May 1811 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. He was drafted from Wellfleet to serve in the Revolution, but did not serve; report dated, Sept. 8, 1777; prob. paid a fine. His son Joshua told David Hamblen that Cornelius Hamblen above changed his name from Hamblin; that the children of Cornelius, viz: Mary, Benjamin, Ruth and Joshua were b. at the Capt. Isaiah Baker house on the Island, and the other children were b. in the old house where Cornelius and Eleazer formerly lived, and that they removed to Boston and Charlestown. He was named executor in his father's will, 1791. He res. Wellfleet. Application was made on Oct. 14, 1814, by his children, Mary, Benjamin, Joshua, Cornelius and Eleazer and Joshua Baker for division of the estates of their father, mother and sister Hope, an unmarried woman; which was granted, and division was made Oct. 12, 1815 to Benjamin, Joshua, Mary, Eleazer and Cornelius and Jane Baker and to the minor children of Peter and Ruth Eldridge, viz: Mary B., Mercy B. and Benjamin H. Eldridge.

Inscription on their graves:

SACRED
To the Memory of
MR. CORNELIUS HAMBLEN
Who Died May 30, 1811
AEt. 59.

Ye mourning friends, your tears refrain;
When Christ appears we shall meet again.

In Memory Of
RUTH HAMBLEN
Relict of
Cornelius Hamblen
Who Died Sept. 20, 1814
In the 59 Year of Her Age

This amiable woman was an affectionate companion;
a tender & loving mother; perservering in the discharge
of her duty; beloved and respected in her family &
acquaintences possessing great fortitude in affliction;
resignation to death & departed in peace. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

He was married to Ruth BROWN on 9 Nov 1775 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet.⁽¹¹⁹⁾ m. by Rev. Mr. Cheever Children were: Mary HAMLIN, Benjamin HAMLIN , Ruth HAMLIN, Joshua HAMLIN , A Child HAMLIN, Jane HAMLIN , Hope HAMLIN, Cornelius HAMLIN, Eleazer HAMLIN, Perez HAMLIN.

Deborah HAMBLEN⁽¹²⁰⁾ was born in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. She was adn. to east Church, Barnstable, dec. 1, 1776, and dismissed to South Granville, (Washington Co.. N.Y.?) Oct 2, 1796. Parents: Capt. Josiah HAMBLIN and Deborah PARKER.

She was married to Hezekiah MERCHANT . Children were: Thankful MERCHANT, Lydia MERCHANT, Josiah MERCHANT, Sally MERCHANT, Deborah MERCHANT, Micah MERCHANT.

Deliverance HAMBLEN was born in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: James HAMLIN and Ruth LEWIS .

She was married to Joseph CHILDS on 23 Apr 1724 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Children were: Joseph CHILDS, Benjamin CHILDS, Elizabeth CHILDS, Ruth CHILDS, Deliverance CHILDS, James CHILDS, Abigail CHILDS.

Eleazer HAMBLEN died Drowned at sea. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

Elizabeth HAMBLEN

She was married to Ebenezer CLAGHORN .

Elkanah HAMBLEN was born about 1765. Parents: Benjamin HAMBLEN and Drusilla DEXTER.

Esther HAMBLEN Parents: Zaccheus HAMLIN and Mary LOMBARD.

She was married to Jacob HOWES .

Esther HAMBLEN was baptized on 28 May 1749 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jabez HAMBLEN and Martha UNKNOWN.

Gershom HAMBLEN

He was married to Deborah JENKINS.

Hope HAMBLEN⁽¹²¹⁾ died in 1762 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Hope and Reuben were cousins.

Will of Hope, Widow of Reuben Hamblen

In the Name of God, Amen. I Hope Hamblen, of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable, widow, being sensible of my own mortality being by goodness of sound and disposing mind and memory do this 10th day of June A.D. 1762 make and ordain this my last will and testament and first of all I commit my soul to God in Jesus Christ my body I commit to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executor hereafter named and as touching such worldly estate with which it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I dispose of the same in the following way and manner that is to say firstly my will is that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid out of my out doors moveables by my Executor hereafter named.

Item. I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Hamblen the great cost that was my late husband's.

Item. I give my two other sons Elemuel Hamblen and Thomas Hamblen all my out doors moveables after the debts and funeral charges are paid as above ordered, and also a gun and a coat to be equally divided between them.

Item. I give to my daughter Abigail Hamblen all my flax wool and yarn.

Item. I give to my said daughter Abigail Hamblen and my daughter Hannah Hamblen all the rest of my estate of what kind soever, to be equally divided between them and
Lastly my will is and I do by these presents constitute make and ordain Mr. Benjamin Crocker of Barnstable aforesd Executor of this my Last will and testament, I do and hereby wholly revoke and utterly disallow all other and former wills and testament and executors by me named, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. Signed sealed pronounced published and declared by the said Hope Hamblen to be her last will and testament in presence of
John Hamblen
Mehitable Hamblen
Nymphas Marston
Hope Hamblen. (L.S.)

She was married to Reuben HAMBLIN on 29 May 1739. Children were: Elkanah HAMBLIN, Benjamin HAMBLEN, Abigail HAMBLIN, Lemuel HAMBLIN, Thomas HAMBLIN, Hannah HAMBLIN.

Hope HAMBLEN Parents: Benjamin HAMBLEN and Drusilla DEXTER.

She was married to Unknown TRIPP .

Jabez HAMBLEN⁽¹²²⁾ was born on 13 Jul 1717 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. He was baptized on 13 Jul 1718 in Massachusetts, Sandwich. b. Barnstable, Mass., July 14, 1717; m. Martha _____; she was admitted to church Mar. 5, 1749. Private in Capt. Elisha Doane's 4th Co., in Col. Shubael Gorham's 7th Regt., in Sir William Pepperill's Expedition at Loisburg; res. Barnstable. A grant was made by the court, June 4, 1763 of L3.18, in care of James Otis, Esq.; for Jabez Hamblen, a sick and wounded soldier, perhaps this man. Parents: Jonathon HAMLIN and Esther HAMBLIN.

He was married to Martha UNKNOWN . Children were: Martha HAMBLEN, Priscilla HAMBLEN, Zaccheus HAMBLEN, Timothy HAMBLEN, James HAMBLEN, Esther HAMBLEN, Joanna HAMBLEN, Solomon HAMBLEN.

Jacob HAMBLEN

He was married to Content HAMBLEN.

James HAMBLEN⁽¹²³⁾ was born about 1742 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. He was baptized on 28 May 1749 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. He was baptized on 20 May 1759 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. [171] James Hamblen,5 (Bro. of Timothy,) b. Barnstable, Mass., about 1742; bap. May 28, 1749. He went to Canada in place of his father, in command of Capt. James Otis, Apr. 14, 1759, and his age then stated 17 years. Perhaps he lost his life on that expedition, as there is no further account of him; and a brother named James, was bap. On May 20, 1759. Parents: Jabez HAMBLEN and Martha UNKNOWN.

Jane HAMBLEN was born on 5 Jul 1763 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

Jerusha HAMBLEN

She was married to Benjamin HAMBLEN on 9 Oct 1760.⁽¹²⁴⁾ By Rev. Alvan Hyde

Joanna HAMBLEN notes Unmarried. Parents: Zaccheus HAMLIN and Mary LOMBARD.

Joanna HAMBLEN was baptized on 7 Apr 1751 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jabez HAMBLEN and Martha UNKNOWN.

John HAMBLEN

He was married to Jerusha HAMBLIN.

Jonathan HAMBLEN was baptized on 13 Jul 1718 in Massachusetts, Sandwich. He died on 22 Feb 1775 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathon HAMLIN and Esther HAMBLIN.

He was married to Thankful BUMPAS on 12 Dec 1744 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Children were: Thankful HAMBLEN, Jonathan HAMBLEN, Tabitha HAMBLEN, Content HAMBLEN.

Jonathan HAMBLEN⁽¹²⁵⁾ was born on 22 Mar 1749 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. He died on 6 Apr 1828 in Massachusetts, Sandwich. [177] Jonathan Hamblen,5 (Bro. of Thankful,) b. Barnstable, Mass., Mar. 22, 1749. Published to be married, 1779, to Sarah Davis , of Barnstable; Farmer; Barnstable, Falmouth and, Sandwich. Private in Capt. Darby's 2d Co., in Col. John Bailey's Mass. Regt.; in service before Aug. 15, 1777. Private in same Co. and Regt.; in service at Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778; residence, Berwick. Private in Capt. Jacob Lovell's Co., in Col. Freeman's Mass. Militia Regt.; served at alarm at New Bedford, Dartmouth and Falmouth, 6 days in Sept. 1778; on an order for two months pay as private, dated July 13, 1783. He d. Sandwich, Mass., Apr. 6, 1828. Parents: Jonathan HAMBLEN and Thankful BUMPAS.

He was married to Sarah DAVIS in 1779. Children were: Jonathan HAMBLEN , Rebecca HAMBLEN, Betsey HAMBLEN, Charles HAMBLEN.

Jonathan HAMBLEN died Drowned in well aged about 9 yrs. He was born in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathan HAMBLEN and Sarah DAVIS.

Joshua HAMBLEN⁽¹²⁶⁾ was born in 1759 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. He died on 27 Oct 1778. Private in Capt. Daniel Darby's 2d Co., in Col. John Bailey's Mass. Regt.; in service before Aug. 1777; was at Valley Forge Jan. 25, 1778; res. Berwick, Mass. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

Josiah HAMBLEN⁽¹²⁷⁾ was born about 1743 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. [161] Josiah Hamblen,5 (Bro. of Timothy,) b. Barnstable, about 1743; lost at sea about 1770, see sketch of Solomon Hamblen. [160] Parents: Zaccheus HAMLIN and Mary LOMBARD.

Capt. Lewis HAMBLEN⁽¹²⁸⁾ was born on 19 Dec 1743 in Connecticut, Lebanon. He died on 9 Feb 1810 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. b. Lebanon, Ct. Dec. 19, 1743; m. Oct. 16, 1766, Phebe Harding, b. Wellfleet, Mass., 1742. He removed in childhood with his parents back to Barnstable from Whence they came; and with his widowed mother and family to Wellfleet, May 1763. See sketch of his brother Nathaniel. He was drafted from Wellfleet to serve in the Continental army, but paid a fine; report dated Sept. 8, 1777. Prior to 1779 he settled on land now in Hampden, Me. During the disasterous "Bagaduce Expedition" on the Penobscot river, August, 1779, the British fleet pursued the settlers up the river from their homes; Lewis Hamblen and wife were then driven from their home and made their way on foot through the wilderness to the Kennebec river; thence back to Wellfleet, where he became a leader in town and church affairs; and his brother Perez took possession of the Hampden lands; selectman, 1787-1800; town clerk, 1801-8; treasurer twelve years; Master of Adams Lodge, A.F.&A.M., 1799, 1800 and 1809. The will of Lewis Hamblen, of Wellfleet, Gentleman; dated Dec. 30, 1807 names wife Phebe, to whom he gave his personal estate, and the use of his real estate during her life, with power to sell and convey the same, if necessary, for her support; and remainder to his nephews, Lewis, son of his brother Nathaniel, and Lewis, son of his brother Perez. Inventory, Mar. 22, 1810; real estate $1456.00; personal, $1813.30. Mr. Josiah Whitman of East Bridgewater, Mass., wrote in 1845, that he formerly lived in Wellfleet, and that he sold the land of Lewis Hamblen for the heirs in Maine; and that the widow of Lewis willed her estate to her brother Nathan Harding. Both d. Wellfleet; he Feb. 9, 1810; she Sept. 20, 1818. No issue. Parents: Lewis HAMLIN and Experience JENKINS.

He was married to Phebe HARDING on 16 Oct 1766.

Lewis HAMBLEN

He was married to Abigail HAMBLIN.

Martha HAMBLEN Parents: Zaccheus HAMLIN and Mary LOMBARD.

Martha HAMBLEN was baptized on 28 May 1749 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jabez HAMBLEN and Martha UNKNOWN.

Mary HAMBLEN Parents: James HAMLIN and Mary CROCKER.

She was married to Joseph HATCH on 23 Jan 1782.

Mercy HAMBLEN was born in May 1760 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

Priscilla HAMBLEN was born on 13 Jul 1709 in Massachusetts, Sandwich. She died in Apr 1751 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathon HAMLIN and Esther HAMBLIN.

She was married to Capt. Simeon DAVIS on 5 Jun 1740 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Children were: Mary DAVIS, Content DAVIS, Priscilla DAVIS, Joseph DAVIS.

Priscilla HAMBLEN Parents: Zaccheus HAMLIN and Mary LOMBARD.

She was married to CHADWICK.

Priscilla HAMBLEN was baptized on 28 May 1749 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jabez HAMBLEN and Martha UNKNOWN.

Rebecca HAMBLEN⁽¹²⁹⁾ was born in 1753 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. She died on 3 Oct 1833. she was named in her father's will, 1791 Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

She was married to George SMITH on 27 Oct 1773. Children were: Jemima SMITH, David Hamblen SMITH, Rebecca SMITH, Sally SMITH, Cornelius Hamblen SMITH, Zariah SMITH, George SMITH, Abigail SMITH.

Rebecca HAMBLEN

She was married to Thomas CROCKER. Children were: Rebecca CROCKER.

Rebecca HAMBLEN was born on 3 Feb 1781 in Massachusetts, Barnstable, Barnstable County. Parents: Jonathan HAMBLEN and Sarah DAVIS.

Reuben HAMBLEN was born aby 1761. Parents: Benjamin HAMBLEN and Drusilla DEXTER.

Ruth HAMBLEN was born about 1751 in Massachusetts, Wellfleet. Parents: Cornelius HAMBLEN and Ruth COLE.

She was married to John HOLBROOK on 23 Apr 1771. Children were: Eleazer HOLBROOK, Peggy HOLBROOK , Jerusha HOLBROOK, Isaiah HOLBROOK.

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